Meta Platforms Faces Regulatory Hurdle in China Over Manus Project Acquisition

Meta Platforms (META) encountered an unexpected regulatory obstacle in China, where the National Development and Reform Commission blocked foreign investment in the Manus project, requiring Meta to withdraw from the acquisition. Despite this, Meta announced partnerships with energy firms to support its AI infrastructure. The company has also executed significant stock buybacks, indicating continued confidence in its long-term strategy.

By Sajjl Nooranne Thu, April 30, 2026 at 12:16 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Meta Platforms Faces Regulatory Hurdle in China Over Manus Project Acquisition

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Topics: AI infrastructure buybacks energy partnerships Meta Platforms regulatory action

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